Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd

Whale Watch is New Zealand's only vessel-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the world’s largest toothed predator the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment at all times of the year.

Adult

$150.00

Child

$60.00

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Kaikoura is the Whale Watching capital of New Zealand, every Whale Watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Giant Sperm Whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents. A typical Whale Watch tour may encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky Dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross.By Whale Watch Kaikoura

Destination Kaikoura - Few places in the world can boast of such natural wonders as those offered by land and sea in Kaikōura. This video takes you on a journey showcasing the natural beauty both on land and out at sea and the many memorable activities you can take part in while visiting our wee piece of paradise.By Destination Kaikoura

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Kaikōura is the whale watching capital of New Zealand, every Whale Watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Giant Sperm Whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents. A typical Whale Watch tour may encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky Dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross. Depending on the season you may also see migrating Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, Blue Whales and Southern Right Whales. Kaikōura often hosts the world's largest dolphin - the Orca - and is home to the world's smallest and rarest - the Hector's. Kaikōura also attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand including 13 species of Albatross, 14 varieties of Petrels and 7 types of Shearwater

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Opening times

Business hours:

Tour check-in times all year are 7:15am, 10:00am and 12:45pm. An extra tour is scheduled at 3:30pm from November to March. From Nov to March we can operate up to 16 tours per day. Scheduling of tours is subject to customer demand. Please note tour times given are when check-in procedures begin and not when tours depart.Whale Watch operate tours every day except Christmas Day. All tours are subject to favorable sea and weather conditions.

Months of operation:

All months of the year

Facilities and Features

Proximity to airport:

We are a 10min drive from the Kaikoura airport and a scenic 2hr 30min drive north from Christchurch International Airport

Proximity to coach terminal:

We are an easy 5 min walk from the coach terminal in the Kaikoura town centre

Proximity to town:

We are an easy 5 min walk from the Kaikoura town centre

Pricing and Conditions

Adult

$150.00

Child(15 year(s) and under)

$60.00

Age restriction:

3

Other charges:

Family and Group Discounts available. Student group rates and exclusive charters available upon request, conditions apply.

Further pricing information:

We have a 95% success rate with viewing Sperm Whales so we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale.

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